Franklin County Regional Pollinator Plan – Stories and Community Building Virtual Gathering The Franklin Regional Council of Governments is currently wrapping up its update to the Regional Pollinator Action Plan for Franklin County* and want to bring together all 13…
Join Dr. Jessica Ware from the American Museum of Natural History as she explores the world of dragonflies and damselflies. These incredible insects have many hidden talents! Learn about their unique life history, their conservation, and what you can do…
Discover the fascinating world of lichens with Kay Hurley at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day. Join us for an engaging exploration of these remarkable underdogs of the fungal world. Kay will reveal the surprising roles lichens play in the lives…
Join the dark side with conservation photographer and moth enthusiast Carla Rhodes for a captivating presentation on the kaleidoscopic world of moths. While showcasing her backyard moth photography, Carla will share why moths are essential to our ecosystem, and how…
Charley Eiseman will present "Native Plants as Insect Habitat" at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, or Bioblitz. Each native plant species has a suite of host-specific insects that depend on it for food. Even allowing a single "weed" to grow…
At the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, Bryan "Professor Bugman" Man will talk about why it’s more important than ever to learn about, understand, and embrace the largest and most diverse group of animals our world has ever seen. Arthropods often…
The Caterpillar Lab is moving in at Berkshire Botanical Garden, and while the exhibit will be full of their munching critters and offer lots to explore, the real story is the one going on outside the exhibit in the gardens…
Are you curious about the nighttime visitors to your backyard porch light, or those moths tapping on your window in the evening? Join The Caterpillar Lab on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 to 11 p.m. for an evening exploration of…
Get ready for an enthralling April adventure as we take a Mini Marvels hike, an exploration into the fascinating realm of minibeasts! Join BNRC and Berkshire Family Hikes to help uncover the hidden wonders of the insect world. Gain a deeper…
There is more to fireflies than just summer sparkles! Join endangered species conservation biologist Richard Joyce for a presentation about the fireflies of the USA, focusing on the natural history and conservation needs of our most threatened species. He will…